OK! So Im looking for a new horse to buy. I LOVE drafts have sence I was a little kid! My current horse right now is a TB and that is my second horse, first was a egyptain stallion. But im selling her right now.

I found this Percheron on dreamhorse and he is for sale for only 800 if im working with a trainer and I am. I e-mailed all the info that I have recieved about the horse to my trainer and she hasnt said any thing about him yet. So I thought I would give you guys the info and see what you think.... So here it is.


Date Foaled:2001
Gelding
16.2 hands
Temperment: 5
Notes from dreamhorse ad:

I have this wonderful boy that I am not experienced enough to work with. Mostly my fault not his. I am a pony girl, I love large ponies and that is what I am use to. Thunder needs someone with large horse experience. Nice, but way to big for this girl. He is beautiful with wonderful feet, ask my farrier. If you are interested in trading, I will take a loss. I love ponies,small or large. I do however want to be assured he goes to a good home. Most important to me.


This is what the lady has emailed me:

Hi,

Thunder is for trade, but I only am interested in ponies at this time.

I would let him go for $800 if you are working with a trainer. I bought him for $2500 1.5 yrs ago and shipped him for around $700. Due to me not keeping up with a young horses training (7) he does need to work with one for a month or two. He is definitely not mean, but a large horse that needs to have a one on one relationship with someone. Thunder is a sensitive horse and a wonderful ride, but I am particular with where he ends up.

Owning large horses such as TB's and Warmbloods is quiet different than owning a draft. He is big, and powerful and requires special equipment that some fail to understand. His bridles,halters and saddles require draft size to accommodate him and most are special ordered. I tried ordering a Warmblood halter once and it didn't even come close to fitting him.

Farrier prices are also more expensive.

Please think about that first and if still interested, I am happy to discuss further.

Thanks for inquiring,

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Yes, Thunder is a bit spooky due to not being worked with. Not like a Arab or TB, but due to his size spooking an inch can be dangerous if you are in the way.

He isn't a run away or anything like that, but he does need a person that understands a sensitive horse and how to make them feel protected. He is not a leader and needs a good owner to be that for him. One he knows this he will do anything you ask. He is very willing.

I haven't ridden him since last September and it was only here on my property. He tends to be better in the saddle spooked than on the ground. Mostly due to my inexperience with such a large horse.

I am intimidated by his size and that is not working for either of us. I am not use to large horses and if you haven't worked with a draft you may not be either. It is just different as they move like his name. Massive and heavy hitting when they trot or run. Though he is light on his feet for his size and moves quick, not a slow poke. He has never offered to buck,rear, bite or kick. I know that he was ridden on trails with his trainer, but not with me. This is why he must go to a knowledgeable person that is use to working with a draft. It is even different than my friends Warmbloods and to me they are hugh, though Thunder does have larger feet. He does his best to be respectful and has ground manners until he is spooked and that is where his biggest training needs to come to play to desensitize him to wind, fast movements as he thinks he is being attacked. Even if he were to break lose he doesn't go but about 10 yards and stands quietly. Just a matter of repetition to get him comfortable.

Thunder was trained using Parelli techniques. I am not schooled in them, but he did very well in his tapes from what I could tell. He learned how to walk over poles, go around barrels(not fast) and move about comfortably in nothing more than a rope halter.

I do have a lady that trains Percheron/TB crosses that is going to come to see him from in the next couple of weeks. I am in no hurry and have seen her website and what she does. She is knowledgeable with large horses and she breeds and trains, though getting out of breeding so looking for a project. I am comfortable with this.

I am more than happy to show Thunder to you, but at this time its to muddy to ride where I reside in ******.

Thank you
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Thank you guys for reading this and helping me. Does it sound like she has screwed him up and is just "giving" him away. Since she did buy him for 2500 or is the market so bad and she is more concered about finding him the proper home. I was also wondering about him being ridden in a halter. My trainer told me that percherons where hard to ride because they brace their necks and take over, but if he was being ridden in a halter wouldnt that mean he was soft and not hard to control?

I really like this gelding Ive asked for video and Im hoping I hear from her soon and can see video. But Ive attached pics. He is about a 5 hour drive from me so I cant just go check him out unless I do see video. Any info would help. And if you can tell me what you think of him and If I should be interested or not.
Thanks again!